Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Riseden, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Riseden.
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Book a hog roast in Riseden
Perfect for your shoot in Riseden
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Riseden, such as:
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
- Music video days
- Rural locations
Among the historic houses close to Riseden are Scotney Castle (1.1 miles west) and Wadhurst Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
Film set catering for your shoot in Riseden
Some locations near Riseden are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for historic house shoots and location days.
Rural locations near Riseden can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Location catering around Riseden
Riseden is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Riseden, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Riseden to Brighton (31 miles away).
Central London is about 36 miles from Riseden, within easy reach for London-based crews. Riseden is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of TN17 and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Kilndown (1 mile south-west), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile south-east), Stonecrouch (2 miles south), Flimwell (3 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (13 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Riseden includes Bewl Water.
Common questions in Riseden
Is Riseden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
What affects the price in Riseden
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Riseden, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A named contact at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Access agreed with locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. On a winter shoot near Riseden, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Riseden
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
Give us one contact in production, normally locations or the production office.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Places near Riseden
Other occasions in Riseden
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away